Morocco
Removal of party challenge boosts Moroccan premier
The prime minister’s party has stopped the former premier, Abdelilah Benkirane, from running for the party’s leadership
MoroccoProspects for North Africa in 2018
North Africa governments are preparing for elections over the next two years
LibyaPolitical contests stymie Morocco exchange rate reform
The IMF is encouraging Rabat to adopt a flexible exchange rate, to respond better to external shocks and boost exports
MoroccoMorocco Rif protests will not gain nationwide traction
The king is losing patience with the government's ineffective response to months of demonstrations in the Rif region
MoroccoNorth Africa investment pivot will fall short
Algeria, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia have introduced laws to attract investment and grow their economies
North AfricaProspects for North Africa to end-2017
Developments in Egypt will also affect Libya's prospects, while unemployment and corruption will preoccupy the Maghreb
North AfricaNew Moroccan premier may fail to set the agenda
The coalition government dilutes the power of the prime minister’s party
MoroccoNew Moroccan premier will struggle to address protests
Discontent in the restive Rif region has been high since a fishmonger died in an argument with police in October
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